HC condoles Justice Mongia’s demise
Chandigarh: Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday convened a Full Court Reference to condole the sad demise of noted jurist and legal luminary Justice Ravinder Singh Mongia, the former Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court and former Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. All the judges of the High Court took part in the Full Court reference. Sharing grief with Justice Mongia’s family, High Court Chief Justice Shiavax Jal Vazifdar said that he was a symbol of simplicity, dedication and commitment and was also known for his high professional calibre. He described the sad demise of Mr. Mongia as a huge loss to the legal fraternity as he was a great source of inspiration for the young professionals of the legal field.
Punjab declares holiday on Sept 12
Chandigarh: Punjab government has declared September 12 (Tuesday) as public holiday to commemorate the Saragarhi Day in the memory of historic battle of Saragarhi. Notification in this regard has been issued, said an official spokesperson adding that September 12 has been declared as public holiday in all the offices, boards and corporations, institutions and educational institutions of the Punjab government under the notification.
BSNl introduces new plan for Rs 429
Chandigarh: The State-owned telecom giant, Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited (BSNl), has introduced Voice and Data Centric Plan 429 for unlimited voice and one GB data per day for 90 days under prepaid mobile services for Rs 429. The plan will give free voice (local or STD) on any network and 90 GB data (at the rate of one GB per day) for 90 days on PAN India basis (except Kerala circle). CGMT Punjab Circle Subodh Kumar Gupta said that the plan is available for Rs 429, that is Rs 143 per month and is the most competitive plan in present market scenario.
CHB to deal strictly with complainants
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has decided to deal strictly with the cases of frivolous complaints by taking action against complainant, including imposition of a fine. Keeping in view the undue harassment of the general public, CHB has decided that a complainant has to submit complaint in writing along with supporting documents regarding misuse or illegal construction and an affidavit affirming that the said complaint is true and correct in all respect and nothing has been concealed therein, instead of an oral or telephonic complaint.
Open day outreach for public at INST
Chandigarh: To promote science awareness among the common people, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) is organising an open day outreach program for school, college students and general public on September 8 in its premises at Mohali’s Sector 64. The program is being organized as a satellite event for the third India International Science Festival (IISF) to be held during October13-16 at IIT-Madras under the aegis of Union Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA).
Punjab VB nabs 12 officials for bribery
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau, during its ongoing campaign against corruption, has been able to nab 12 officials and three private persons red-handed accepting bribes in 12 trap cases in August which includes five employees of revenue department, four police personnel and three belonging to other departments. Spokesperson said the Bureau had submitted 14 challans of vigilance cases in various special courts in August. Apart from this, 11 vigilance enquires have also been registered to thoroughly probe the corruption cases against public servants. In addition, seven criminal cases have also been registered after through probe.
Rs 10 cr for Thanesar’s rural areas
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Wednesday announced financial grant of Rs 10 crore for various development works to further enhance infrastructure in the rural area of Thanesar assembly constituency in Kurukshetra district. OSD to the Chief Minister Amarjit Singh said that there had never been any shortage of funds for development purposes and the present government is working to ensure all round development of the state.
College re-named after Maharishi Kashyap
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has renamed Government Polytechnic, Jattal, in Panipat district as Maharishi Kashyap Government Polytechnic, Jattal, with immediate effect. The Technical Education Department spokesperson said that a notification has been issued in this regard.
57 max age limit for recruitment
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided that maximum age for recruitment, to be determined on the notified date, for the posts of Director and Assistant Secretary or Additional Director, Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department and Zila Sainik Welfare Officers or Additional Directors of District Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Offices would be 57 years while their retirement age would be 60 years. Spokesperson said that these decisions have been taken in the interest of smooth functioning of the department and to fill up vacancies of the said posts.
Capt inaugurates Advanced 3 Tesla MRI
Mohali: Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday inaugurated Advanced 3 Tesla MRI (Spectra Siemens, Germany), which happens to be the first of its kind in any private hospital in the region. “This facility will go a long way in providing quality healthcare to people of Punjab,” said Capt Amarinder. Fortis Hospital Mohali COO (North and East) Ashish Bhatia said: “The MRI machine has the ability to assist clinicians in depth MRI investigations while having extremely patient friendly features.”
Karnal MC issues 12 ad firms
Chandigarh: Taking stern action for displaying advertisement on roads without permission, Karnal Municipal Corporation has issued notices to 12 advertising firms and recovered a fine of about Rs 35,000 from them. Besides, more than 100 such advertising agencies or firms have so far been issued notices. Displaying such advertisements in an unauthorized manner is considered as violation of section 3 of Haryana Prevention of Defacement of Property Act1989, said a spokesman of the Corporation.